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Fly of the month - Black Boss
​Steelhead normally begin to enter the Russian River in December depending on the rain and peak in February with the season ending by April 1.  A traditional fly used for steelhead in the Russian is the black boss and has been used for the RRFF logo for years.  Here is how to tie it along with some interesting info on the history of the Black Boss from Kienes Fly Shop.  

Fly of the Month - ​Simple Foam Skwala

The club's outing to the Lower Yuba in February coincides with the river's first big meal of the year, the Skwala stonefly.  If you're an old hand at fishing the Yuba you probably already have a favorite Skwala pattern.  If not here's an easy to tie, flush floating pattern that should do the trick.  I would suggest one change to the pattern in the video.  Substituting yellow foam for black will more closely match the Yuba skwala's color.  Once the fly is finished you can darken the foam head with an olive or black felt pen.  
​by Mike Borba

Material list
Hook:. #8 or #10 2XL
Thread:  black 6/0
Body:  olive dubbing and yellow 2mm foam
Wing:  dark olive or brown deer hair
Head:  same as body
Legs:  dark olive or brown rubber hackle
Here's a link to more information on how to fish this hatch. 
jonbaiocchiflyfishingnews.blogspot.com/2020/02/mid-season-yuba-river-skwala-hatch.html
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Note:  Jon Baiocchi passed away while fishing the Yuba, his "home river"  in April 2021.

December 4-5, 2021 Yuba River outing

Reel Recovery - Click to view a 5 minute video

In September, Gregg Wrisley volunteered as a coach for this program, fishing the East Walker and some high elevation lakes for two days.  Below are some of the people in the program - Cancer Survivor participants and buddies (fly fishing coaches).  Gregg is not in the photo. 

11/08/2021 Video of Brush Creek flow over Flatrock at Santa Rosa Creek confluence.  

Brush Creek is a small creek that drains the Rincon Valley watershed and beyond.  This was taken the morning right after another good soaking (1  1/2" overnight).   Flatrock itself is a significant, intriguing area of large flat rock structure with historical and local significance, much beloved by locals and visitors. Steelhead have been sighted above Flatrock in the Brush Creek drainage.   
​Karl Joost
 Map:  https://www.streetstocreeks.org/95405-flat-rock/

Lewiston Lake outing october 2021

steelhead in the Classroom 7 minute video, click on photo to start

July 2021 "annual" pond cleaning:  30 volunteers spent 3 hours, ​TWO YEARS SINCE LAST CLEANING  DUE TO COVID!  removed Lots of muck, rocks and sticks, 3 golf balls and about 5 goldfish.

American river shad clinic May 2021

Our first outing since start of pandemic - 4/29-5/2/2021

3/6/2021 - new russian river logo decal 6.25" x 4.825", $5 each

Steve Tubbs has created this beautiful new logo decal, perfect for vehicles, coolers, etc.  They will be available for purchase at at slightly over cost at the casting pond at our RRFF Fly Casting clinics beginning March 6, 12-2:30.  Come on down, bring your mask and your rod, practice your cast and get a couple of decals to help advertise the club! 
Our summer schedule Thursday Evening Fly Casting clinics begin March 18th 4:30 to 7.
​We ordered 300 and we can order more. 
In addition, if there is sufficient interest, we could order other sizes:
Small Logo Decal  -  4" x 3.088"
Boat Logo Decal -  12" x 9.263"
                            Who Are Russian River Fly Fishers? 
People of all ages who enjoy fly fishing, located in Sonoma County, California.  The club's roots go back to the summer of 1976 in Norm Sutcliffe's sporting goods store in downtown Santa Rosa.
        Activities:
  • The Club offers outings throughout the year to various nearby locations (click on "Club Calendar & Trip Signups").  Outings offer good fellowship and a chance to learn and share fishing experiences.  
  • The Club's fly casting pond (100'x 180' x 18") was dedicated in May of 1986.  Club members meet at the pond to practice and to offer free instruction to those wanting to improve their casting skills.  The pond, open to the public, is one of only four public ponds in the state.  
  • Club meetings in Santa Rosa offer fly tying, member fishing reports and discussion, a great raffle, and a featured guest speaker who is often a well known angler.
  • Additional activities include a monthly women's group outing, fly tying meeting, day fisher group outing and an annual Cioppino Dinner Fundraiser. 

    Primary Objectives of the club:
  • To advance, promote, practice and teach the art of angling with artificial flies.
  • To encourage the members and fisher persons everywhere to practice the high standards of sportsmanship long associated with fly fishing.
  • To promote conservation and protection of wild game fish